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The Leech (1921)

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How it feels

A silent drama about the downfall of a man who gets involved with a deceitful woman. The story shows how one person's greed and manipulation can ruin another's life.

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What happens

The Leech is a 1921 American silent drama film directed by Herbert Hancock and starring Alexander Hall and Claire Whitney. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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